Veteran business owners: whether you are setting up shop in an office building or in a retail strip mall, your commercial lease is a critical piece of your company’s mission. Just like a well-defined business plan, a clear...more
In an important recent decision for Massachusetts landlords, the Massachusetts Appeals Court determined that a rent acceleration clause in a commercial lease constituted an unenforceable penalty where it permitted the...more
On December 5, the Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an important decision impacting commercial landlords’ ability to accelerate rent as liquidated damages after a Lessee’s default in Cummings Properties, LLC vs. Darryl C....more